Comparison of different vehicles types-BEV, HEV & FCEV
Electric vehicles functions on electric propulsion or they may have an ICEs. An electric vehicle using a battery as its energy source is said to be a basic kind of EV. But there are some other energy source modes that are used in electric vehicles. Let us compare the different vehicles types through their various factors.
The electric vehicles can be categorised as follows
- Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
So here is the comparison of BEV, HEV and FCEV.
Comparison of different vehicles types-BEV, HEV & FCEV
| BEV | HEV | FCEV | |
| Driving Component | Electric motor | Electric motor, ICE | Electric motor |
| Energy Source | Battery, Ultracapacitor | Battery, ICE, Ultracapacitor | Fuel Cell |
| Features | No emission
Not dependent on oil Range depends largely on the type of battery used Available Commercially |
Very little emission
Long-range Can get power from both electric supply & fuel Complex structure having both electrical & mechanical drivetrains Available commercially |
Very little or no emission
High efficiency Not dependent on supply of electricity High price Available commercially |
| Problems | Battery price & capacity
Charging time High price Availability of charging stations Range |
Management of the energy source
Battery & engine size optimization |
Cost of fuel cell
Feasible way to produce fuel Availability of fueling facilities |
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